In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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The path of duty lies in what is near, and men seek for it in what is remote; the work of duty lies in what is easy, and men seek for it in what is difficult.
More Mencius Quotes
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In abundance prepare for scarcity.
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Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence.
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Where it is permissible both to die and not to die, it is an abuse of valour to die.
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The great man does not think beforehand of his words that they may be sincere, nor of his actions that they may be resolute- he simply speaks and does what is right.
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Friendship with a man is friendship with his virtue, and does not admit of assumptions of superiority.
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A real man is he whose goodness is a part of himself.
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Only those who develop their minds and spirits to the utmost can serve Heaven and fulfill their own destinies.
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It is not difficult to govern. All one has to do is not to offend the noble families.
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Sincerity is the way to heaven; to think how to be sincere is the way of man.
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Listen to a man’s words and look at the pupil of his eye. How can a man conceal his character?
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If you know that a thing is unrighteous, then use all dispatch in putting an end to it–why wait till next year?
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The way of truth is like a great highway. It is not hard to find.
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When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit because their strength is not adequate to resist.
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Mankind fears an evil man but heaven does not.
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The ways are two: love and want of love. That is all.
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Heaven sees as the people see. Heaven hears as the people hear.
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